Elementary School Kitchen Aid

Windham Public Schools; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Windham Public Schools in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a part-time Food Service Kitchen Aid at Sweeney Elementary School (High-Needs School). You will assist in food prep and service, ensure correct temperatures, and support daily kitchen cleaning and sanitation.

The role requires basic HACCP adherence, communication skills, and basic computer familiarity, with at least a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of food service experience in a school, restaurant, or institutional setting.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED Certificate is desirable for an entry-level position.
• One (1) year of experience in Food Service is required in either a school setting, high-volume restaurant, or institutional setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and service of food.
• Checks the quality and temperature of prepared foods before service.
• Assists in the daily cleaning of the kitchen and service areas.
• Operates, cleans, and sanitizes food service equipment, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Assists in cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the manager.
• Is familiar with food service computer functions.
• Communicates effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Follows all HACCP Plan mandates, including completing checklists and following standard operating procedures.
• Performs related work as assigned or required.

Skills

Food service

Sanitation

Communication

HACCP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

• Date Posted:
  8/4/2026
• Location:
  Sweeney Elementary School
  (High-Needs School)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Part-time Food Service Kitchen Aid position available. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Assists in the preparation and service of food.
• Checks the quality and temperature of prepared foods before service.
• Assists in the daily cleaning of the kitchen and service areas.
• Operates, cleans, and sanitizes food service equipment, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Assists in cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the manager.
• Is familiar with food service computer functions.
• Communicates effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Follows all HACCP Plan mandates, including completing checklists and following standard operating procedures.
• Performs related work as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A High School Diploma or GED Certificate is desirable for an entry-level position.
• One (1) year of experience in Food Service is required in either a school setting, high-volume restaurant, or institutional setting.

WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.